GDP CONTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY AND SERVICE SECTOR IN

BANGLADESH
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) refers to the market value of all officially recognized
final goods and services produced within a country in a given period. GDP per capita
is often considered an indicator of a countrys standard living. Economy of
Bangladesh is composed of three main sectors: Agriculture, Industry and Service.
Sector Wise GDP Change of Bangladesh
Table 01: Sector Wise GDP Change of Bangladesh
Year

Sector Wise GDP Change in percentage

Agriculture
Industry
Service
Total
1951-1960
62
5
33
100
1961-1970
55
10
35
100
1971-1980
44
11
45
100
1981-1990
32
12
56
100
1991-2000
25
15
60
100
2001- 2010
18
30
52
100
2013
17
30
53
100
[Source: www.worldbank.org & https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/fields/2012.html ]
Figure 01: Sector Wise Bangladesh GDP Change over Decade.

Sector Wise Bangladesh GDP Change over Decade

70

G
D
P
i
n
%

62

60

35

32
25

30
20
10 5
0
1951-1960

60
52

53

30

30

18

17

2001- 2010

2013

45
44

50
40 33

56

55

10

11

12

1961-1970

1971-1980

1981-1990

15

1991-2000

Year
Agriculture

Industry

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Service

Agriculture Sector. We see the agriculture sector is having decreasing growth

rate from 1951-2013. This sector contributed 62% of total GDP in 1950 but now it
has decreased to 17% in 2013. It is a matter of disappointment for our country
because most of our village people depend on agriculture.
Industry Sector. Though very slowly, the GDP growth rate of Industry Sector from
1950-2013 is increasing. It has a good impact on our economy and our movement
towards becoming a middle income country in the world. The sector has gradually
increased from 5% to 30% in just 63 years.
Service Sector. Service sectors contribution went gradually up from 1950 to 2000;
then it has declined a bit in last 14 years. Though it has declined but again we are
very much optimistic about its growth. It is a good sign for our economy because in
developed countries, service sector contributes more % in total GDP than other
sectors.

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Sector Wise GDP of a Developed Country (USA)

Table 02: Sector Wise GDP of a Developed Country (USA)
Sector Wise GDP in 2011
1.2 %
22.1%
76.7 %

Agriculture
Industry
Services

[Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2012.html ]

Figure 02: Sector Wise GDP of USA in 2011.

Sector Wise GDP of USA in 2011

1%
22%
Agriculture
Industry
Services

77%

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Sector Wise GDP of a Developing Country (Malaysia)

Table 03: Sector Wise GDP of a Developing Country (Malaysia)
Sector Wise GDP in 2011
Agriculture
12%
Industry
40%
Services
48 %
[Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2012.html ]

Figure 03: Sector Wise GDP of Malaysia in 2011.

Sector Wise GDP of Malaysia in 2011

12%

Agriculture
Industry
Services

48%

40%

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Sector Wise GDP of a Least Developed Country (South Africa)

Table 04: Sector Wise GDP of a Least Developed Country (South Africa)
Sector Wise GDP in 2011
2.5%
31.6%
65.9%

Agriculture
Industry
Services

[Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2012.html ]

Figure 04: Sector Wise GDP of South Africa in 2011.

Sector Wise GDP of South Africa in 2011

3%

32%

66%

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Agriculture
Industry
Services

Sector Wise GDP of a Wealth Rich Country (Saudi Arabia)

Table 05: Sector Wise GDP of a Wealth Rich Country (Saudi Arabia)
Sector Wise GDP in 2011
2.1%
67.7%
30.4%

Agriculture
Industry
Services

[Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2012.html ]

Figure 05: Sector Wise GDP of Saudi Arabia in 2011.

Sector Wise GDP of Saudi Arabia in 2011

2%
30%
Agriculture
Industry
Services

68%

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Sector Wise GDP of a SAARC Country (India)

Table 06: Sector Wise GDP of a SAARC Country (India).

Agriculture
Industry
Services

Sector Wise GDP in 2011

18.1%
26.3%
55.6%

[Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2012.html ]

Figure 06: Sector Wise GDP of India in 2011.

Sector Wise GDP of India in 2011

18%

Agriculture
Industry
Services
56%
26%

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Sector Wise GDP of China

Table 07: Sector Wise GDP of China.
Sector Wise GDP in 2011
10.1%
46.8%
43.1%

Agriculture
Industry
Services

[Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2012.html ]

Figure 07: Sector Wise GDP of China.

Sector Wise GDP of China in 2011

10%

Agriculture
Industry
Services

43%

47%

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